Is Belichick losing his mojo?

jdip9

First, that debacle of a coaching performance in the Super Bowl vs. the Giants (going for it on on 4th and 9 from the Giants 32, not going to the no-huddle sooner, leaving Hobbs on an island with Plaxico on the game winner, I could go on and on).

I can't even describe last night's performance. Going for 2 up 5 in the middle of the 3rd quarter? Calling your last time out to send your kicker on the field for a FG, when your offensive line was DOMINATING the Colts D line? Using a challenge to gain 5 yards to avoid a 2nd and 10?

I know I'm missing another brain fart from earlier this year too.

Please nobody bring up Spygate because these are bad DECISIONS, and have nothing to do with offensive gameplanning.

Morgoth

I seem to remember Belichick panicking before in tight situations. Calling for onside kicks in the third quarter and such. You can't dink and dunk the whole game. They should have tried more down the field throws in the 2nd half but he has no confidence in Cassle. The Colts moved the ball with ease at times on their defense as well so it isn't just one side having issues. Cassle isn't that bad of a QB but he hasn't been given all of the playbook either. It would be interesting to see them in a game where they let him wing it some.

stevek

Actually the answer is "No" - I think Belichick is still the best head coach in pro football. He just doesn't have the horses this season - even the best trainer can't win with tired horses, and Belichick wore out his players last season, and is paying for it this season with injuries, etc. At 5 -3 I think he's still done a very good job, and perhaps the Patriots might not make the playoffs this season and definitely won't reach the Super Bowl, but next season and with Brady back they'll be tough again as usual.

VitoCo1972

<< <i>Actually the answer is "No" - I think Belichick is still the best head coach in pro football. He just doesn't have the horses this season - even the best trainer can't win with tired horses, and Belichick wore out his players last season, and is paying for it this season with injuries, etc. At 5 -3 I think he's still done a very good job, and perhaps the Patriots might not make the playoffs this season and definitely won't reach the Super Bowl, but next season and with Brady back they'll be tough again as usual. >>



As a Pats fan, I have to disagree about next season. They have some OLD players on that D. They'll seriously need to retool if they want to contend with that D again. Bruschi is washed up, Harrison is probably done. No way they're contending starting Ellis Hobbs and James Sanders.

Connecticoin

They would be 6-2 if it were not for that doofus Tight End's personal foul.

I'll bet Cassel crossed him off his Christmas Card list.

perkdog

Yea Thomas? or whoever that TE was should be cut immediately! Bottom line like SteveK said Bill is without Brady and the running back situation is made up of a 3rd down specialist in Faulk and a 4th string rookie- defense is banged up as well yet we still are playing competitive football. No excuses as all teams get banged up but the amount of injuries on trhe Pats is clearly the reason why we are not the same team this year- no suprise here.

joestalin

Its easy to win when you have Brady, Moss and Welker, but not so easy when you have other players who aren't stars. Makes Gruden SB run even more
impressive, there wasn't a superstar on the offense! I think this season will tell more about Belicheat more than any other, even with how sucky the
AFC East is.

JS

perkdog

I get such a kick out of dillusional fellows who actually believe that coaches like Chucky Gruden and Sucs teams should be mentioned in the same sentence as Belichek and the Patriots, its sad but somewhat comical at the same time.

joestalin

<< <i>I get such a kick out of dillusional fellows who actually believe that coaches like Chucky Gruden and Sucs teams should be mentioned in the same sentence as Belichek and the Patriots, its sad but somewhat comical at the same time. >>




You are right, our defense was dominant and the Patsies D wasn't. We also coasted through the playoffs and super bowl and you needed last second FG's
and tuck rules to win you games. I will be more careful with my posts Perk! Thanks

JS

stevek

Let's not knock how good the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been.....they are one of the best pre-season football teams I have ever seen. They could actually be the greatest pre-season football team of all time. I believe they hold the record for winning the most pre-season football championships. There is no doubt in my mind that one day coach Jon Gruden will be inducted into the pre-season football Hall of Fame.

perkdog

PATS 3 Super Bowl wins= The mark of a great franchise salting away a place as one of the best in NFL history
SUCS Super Bowl run = One year wonder


Its not even close!

perkdog

<< <i>Let's not knock how good the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been.....they are one of the best pre-season football teams I have ever seen. They could actually be the greatest pre-season football team of all time. I believe they hold the record for winning the most pre-season football championships. There is no doubt in my mind that one day coach Jon Gruden will be inducted into the pre-season football Hall of Fame. >>

joestalin

<< <i>Let's not knock how good the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been.....they are one of the best pre-season football teams I have ever seen. They could actually be the greatest pre-season football team of all time. I believe they hold the record for winning the most pre-season football championships. There is no doubt in my mind that one day coach Jon Gruden will be inducted into the pre-season football Hall of Fame. >>



Steve

We don't need the pre season to kick your *sses


Sincerely,
2002,2003 and 2006........

joestalin

Perk

Living in the past aren't you? Cause you know your team is done. Join cowgirl fan in the ancient history class room! My team is still in it and your team......is lucky
it plays in the still BAD AFC east!

JS

euphoria18

<< <i>Perk

Living in the past aren't you? Cause you know your team is done. Join cowgirl fan in the ancient history class room! My team is still in it and your team......is lucky
it plays in the still BAD AFC east!

JS >>



This coming from the person who always talks about his teams 1 historic championship over and over. Yawn.

joestalin

patsies have played no one. NFL is
In bed with the patsies, a team
That went 16-0 shouldn't be playing
A bunch of cupcakes

Js

perkdog

<< <i>

<< <i>Perk

Living in the past aren't you? Cause you know your team is done. Join cowgirl fan in the ancient history class room! My team is still in it and your team......is lucky
it plays in the still BAD AFC east!

JS >>



This coming from the person who always talks about his teams 1 historic championship over and over. Yawn. >>




Exactly. This is the only response needed for the village idiot.

bigreddog

The Bucs won a Super Bowl???? Really???? Seriously I don't remember the Bucs ever making it to the SB.
Who did they play and What year was it? Was it that forgetable?

SeatedCoin

<<Is Belichick losing his mojo?>>
Yeah his name is Tom Brady

aro13

Belichick career with Brady as quarterback - 86-24
Belichick career without Brady as quarterback - 46-60

perkdog

<< <i>Belichick career with Brady as quarterback - 86-24
Belichick career without Brady as quarterback - 46-60 >>




God the more I think about this thread the more ridiculas this whole idea is!